Desmoid tumor classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Faizan Sheraz, M.D. [2]

Classification

They can be divided into five subgroups: extraabdominal, , multiple, and as part of Gardner's syndrome. Extraabdominal desmoid tumors have a wide distribution; the shoulder girdle, trunk and lower extremities are most commonly involved. Abdominal desmoids, which may occur in the abdominal wall, or , have an increased incidence in individuals with Gardner syndrome.

Classification	Features
Extraabdominal	Wide distribution Shoulder girdle Trunk Lower extremities
Intraabdominal	Mesentery Retroperitoneum
Multiple Familial	Hereditary predisposition
Gardner Syndrome Associated	Soft tissue tumors Osteoma
Turcot Syndrome Associated	Neural tumors